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Role Detail

Resources and Tech Advisior

Vision North Somerset

Our Resources Advisors help people with assistive technology

Detailed Description

Our Resources Advisors help people with visual or hearing impairments to discover how assistive equipment, smartphones, apps and computers can help them to stay independent and connected. This could include demonstrations at events around the county, or one-to-one help at our Weston base or a meeting place near the home of a service user. We’ll provide training, though you will need to be a knowledgeable user of smartphones and MS Office.

Activities you will be doing

IT, Technology & Websites,Teaching & Training

What skills are required for this role

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Managing People

Why these skills are required

Help experience and skills: . A pleasant manner to engage with service users . Understanding of how visual and hearing impairments affect how smartphones and computers can be used . Very confident with smartphones, laptops and the internet . Able to explain clearly . Teaching/training/demonstrating experience . Reliable and trustworthy Required:- DBS check or Enhanced DBS for some roles (run by us) Two character references

What is in it for you

We will offer training to support you in this role, including Sighted guide training.

Time Commitment

Flexible from 2 hours a week

BS23 1YD

As a charity, we cover the whole of North Somerset. Whilst we try to match you with somebody local, there may be time you will need to travel.

Bus route Number 7 Bus route number 3 Near Weston Train Station on Neva Road

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
N/A
Location
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